cater to
idiom
variants
or chiefly British cater for
: to provide what is wanted or needed by (someone or something)
The inn caters exclusively to foreign tourists.
The library caters to scientists.
That store caters for middle-class taste.
(disapproving) As a child he was spoiled by parents who catered to his every need.
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So many press-ons cater to those who want long, natural-looking nails, but Kiss offers a few short squoval and oval options.
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Mary Honkus, Glamour, 12 Aug. 2025
However, the competition has features that cater to non-drivers.
—PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2025
Adding a collagen supplement like this one from Hum can can cater to hair, skin, and nails, delivering collagen, biotin, and zinc to help strengthen and support them both.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 31 July 2025
These benefits might be subjective, but plenty of manufacturers cater to serious players who want smaller screens.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 29 July 2025
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Mary Honkus, Glamour, 12 Aug. 2025
However, the competition has features that cater to non-drivers.
—PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2025
Adding a collagen supplement like this one from Hum can can cater to hair, skin, and nails, delivering collagen, biotin, and zinc to help strengthen and support them both.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 31 July 2025
These benefits might be subjective, but plenty of manufacturers cater to serious players who want smaller screens.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 29 July 2025
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“Cater to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cater%20to. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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